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Cancer Pain
Moderate to High
Cannabis for Cancer Pain
Although cannabis may be useful in the treatment some types of cancer directly, in the past it was more commonly thought to be of use for the side-effects of cancer and cancer treatment only, such as chronic pain, nausea/vomiting and appetite loss. There is some evidence to suggest that cannabis can effectively control the pain associated with various types of cancer and cancer treatment, but more double-blind clinical trials are needed.
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Animal Study
3
Clinical Meta-analysis
5
Double Blind Human Trial
2
Human Trial
9
Laboratory Study
2
Meta-analysis
42
Total studies
Cancer Pain
63
Positive
53 studies
84%
Inconclusive
9 studies
14%
Negative
1 studies
2%
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- A Comprehensive Review of Cannabis in Patients with Cancer: Availability in the USA, General Efficacy, and Safety
- An Integrated Review of Cannabis and Cannabinoids in Adult Oncologic Pain Management
- A randomized trial of medical cannabis in patients with stage IV cancers to assess feasibility, dose requirements, impact on pain and opioid use, safety, and overall patient satisfaction
- A selective review of medical cannabis in cancer pain management.
- A Systematic Review on Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome and Its Management Options